But the adventuress in real life--the prudent adventuress who draws the line at adultery--the would-be leader of society without the wealth--the would-be political leader without the masculine fiber--is sure of disappointment in the end.
Take the agitation over Suffragism.

What is it that the woman suffragette expects to get?
No one of them can, or does, clearly tell us.
It is feminism, rather than suffragism, which is dangerous.

Now that they have it, my fear is that the leaders will not stop with the ballot for women.

They are too fond of the spotlight.

It has become a necessity for them.